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Barbara Walters: The Secrets Revealed!

May 2, 2008 3:15 PM

Barbara Walters has a brand new memoir out, in which she reveals a secret romance with a US Senator and her hurt feelings at those "Baba Wawa" jokes. Other details revealed in the new tome include:

• Barbara Walters real name: Lew Alcindor III.

• Barbara Walters produced Rickie Lee Jones' "Pirates"

• Barbara Walters' least favorite vegetable? Tie: Cucumber, Celery.

• Barbara Walters telephoned plays to Doug Flutie while he was a quarterback for the New Jersey Generals of the USFL.

• Barbara Walters did not sleep in 1976, or 1987.

• Barbara Walters' nickname for Henry Kissinger: "Sal"

• Barbara Walters does not house-sit pets or plants.

• Barbara Walters has never attended a Good Charlotte concert.

• Barbara Walters registers at hotels as "Barbara Walters."

• Barbara Walters insists for bottled water, raisins, and a pair of ski boots at every talk show appearance.

• Barbara Walters looks only one way before crossing the street.

• Barbara Walters doesn't really give a crap what George Clooney thinks.

• Barbara Walters once slapped Matthew McCaughnahey straight across the face. In the shower.

• Barbara Walters is worshipped like a god in Slovenia.

• "Barbara Walters" is a Slovenian term for "taco salad."

• Barbara Walters doesn't like The View. She loves The View.

• Barbara Walters often performed 20/20 to a backing track.

• Barbara Walters is scared of heights and salamanders.

• Barbara Walters doesn't have more than 12 tattoos.

• Barbara Walters is rich enough not to read anymore.

[Photo: Getty]


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47 Comments


Son of Pan | May 18, 2008 9:18 PM

Is that Baba's nose or my flute?

Stage Front Tickets | May 9, 2008 2:20 PM

Sounds like Barbara Walters is the new Chuck Norris or Jack Bower

JOHN | May 8, 2008 7:56 PM

NICE ROLE MODEL FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE,TO BRAG ABOUT BREAKING ONE OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS,THE ONLY HOPE FOR HER BLACKENED SOUL IS TO GET DOWN ON HER KNEE`S AND BEG FOR GODS FORGIVENESS FOR THE HURT AND DAMAGE SHE HAS CAUSED.

James | May 6, 2008 6:05 PM

That old hag should be ashamed of herself!

PartyPolly | May 6, 2008 2:46 PM

OMG! This is SO funny! Really brightened my day at school!

sparkela | May 4, 2008 3:52 PM

If your'e going to insult people could you at least spell correctly?
And, unless you're an anatomical freak, when you point at someone, there are three fingers pointing back.

teacher in cali | May 3, 2008 2:56 PM

If that's what made her happy, who says it's ok to judge her? Maybe she had to slip in "quickies" on the sly because her work schedule prohibited her from spending quality time with her husband. Most men think women aren't out there with sex on their minds 24/7. She might just be a sex freak with great intelligence. Think about it, guys. Some of us are not that different than you.

Hisunny | May 3, 2008 1:55 PM

WOW !!!! this is my second time leaving a comment, i hope it gets posted this time. Barbara ! Barbara what can i say about the "old girl" . When she wants something and it belongs to some one else, take....steal it, do what ever it takes. Its OK to have part time morals just ask Barbara.

Marni | May 3, 2008 1:25 PM

Don't know why she told,some things we can just remember with a smile on our face because they were so great. Those who put her down the most probably wish they had some delicious memories. I know I do.

John | May 3, 2008 1:18 PM

Sounds like she is bragging. I do not think it is something to be proud of.

Apple Bar | May 3, 2008 1:10 PM

I think a person's strength in character cannot be justified by announcing to the whole world about some illicit affair that happened before. we may be a modern society but I believe that there are some things worth divulging and some things worth keeping. One's timeless sexuality should not be measured in terms of the physical and/ or shady affairs. Cheating on someone ALWAYS hurts another affected someone. If you are trully someone respectable and dignified, HARP all you want on your achievements but harping on illicit affairs is really a sign of poor taste. Much more you have just been so inconsiderate to the feelings of the people who are diretly affected by such selfish and arrogant acts.
That's just me.

Billy | May 3, 2008 1:07 PM

So what that she had an affair with a married man. She did it so what. Why not enjoy what inspires you Society has changed. I would love just to be in her arms. She has always had an special place in my heart. Way to go girl.

Laura | May 3, 2008 1:06 PM

Who REALLY cares? That's what's wrong with the world. People idolize these celebrities and put them on pedestals.I got a great life and everyone else deserves to live theirs as they choose!!!

Big | May 3, 2008 12:57 PM

Who cares what that old blister did 30 years ago. Babs.....shut your pie hole

sam | May 3, 2008 12:45 PM

GREADY OLD BAG. At 80 have some respect for others.May be when you were young you got in everyones pants.You still have not have enough.What a big BB

denise | May 3, 2008 12:40 PM


In Europe it's so different..we have lovers..people are complex creatures..even americans..so she had affairs..she's a bloody good journalist..she has balls..more than some men I know..

shirley | May 3, 2008 11:50 AM

The woman may be a success and overcome obstacles in the business world. It appears the woman is bragging about how experienced she is but so was Monica whatis hername. So she has money so did the senator call lady. For what she did maybe a speech problem was helpful.

Emily | May 3, 2008 11:25 AM

After over 25 years, who cares?
This is a private and personal issue that affected those involved. Their service to the general public is the only thing we should be concerned about.

teresa liggin | May 3, 2008 11:16 AM

as a hottie who is almost 60, I say to Barbara, YOU GO GIRL--my dearest friend just left this earth and she was 96. She was glamorous, sexy and still had it going on. NOBODY has the right to judge anyone else and if you do, you're just jealous. Life IS GOOD.

Chad in FL | May 3, 2008 11:14 AM

I am a young college student, but have worked a job since 15. I am taught to respect women. My mom works...all her life, as does my grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother. They are the rock of families. The backbone. Strong ones. Always good advice. Always willing to listen. I have learned a lot from the women in my family & female friends.

I too born with a speech impediment I spent my life to overcome. It's cruel to make fun of people the way ppl make fun of Barbara. She had the guts to speak publicly, in spite of this disability, and can outspeak most of you out there that criticize her.
I have highest respect for her.
She gave me courage to overcome things in my life, go on to college, work hard. I listen to her often as possible. Her personal life IS her own business. She is still very pretty, at 80. Sexy lady.
Takes good care of herself.
Has respect of world leaders.
If people can't tell real truth, kind words, they should just keep their negative cruel mouths...shut. Who wants to hear their BS anyway? Too much of that in this world anyway and I wonder...what future for us young people if humans don't learn real lessons? What future for this planet in 20...50...100 years? I may not have kids, as long as our country, this world is so screwed up, full of hate, rage, war, nastiness. Why bring a child into the world to suffer at the hands of many very nasty, mentally sick humans? Barbara has opened my eyes to 100s of subjects, viewpoints and I want to say a very loud THANK YOU.

Dan in Oak Hill,Fl | May 3, 2008 11:05 AM

WHAT THE F#*@...Just because she is Famous doesn't give the right to Cheat...I had a wife that accused me of doing others and all the time she was "Banging" half the town..Bitch

Rhonda in Orlando | May 3, 2008 10:59 AM

I am a 42 yr old working mom of 2 kids, college student, home owner. Barbara has been my INSPIRATION. She symbolizes the strong, working moms of this world. She shows courage. Care. Concern. She stands up to ANY MAN in interviews. Her words over the yrs have kept me going even in the hardest of times. Women are still so abused world wide, even in America. We still do not have equal rights. No matter how hard we work. I am also supportive of Hillary...the most experienced, toughest candidate running.

Those that made nasty comments are too cowardly to even show their name, eh? Jealous? Because their own lives are miserable, a failure? Always those afraid of or jealous of successful, tough women, eh? Quick to say ugly lies about them too, quick to judge.
Men have ALWAYS cheated on women for a lot of centuries. Maybe women SHOULD ALSO CHEAT & enjoy their lives too????!!!
SO WHAT!!! The same ppl judging Barbara or other strong women are often the same ones hooked on booze, drugs, allergic to working a job, have a jail/prison record because they "don't get it in the real world" or how to follow rules, laws, eh? Or, some uneducated red neck living in the woods, eh???
Or, a slave to video games, their brains...MUSH.

YAYYYYYYYYY BARBARA!!! Our world NEEDS 10 million more Barbaras...far better place to live. She is legendary, will live on, long after her life on earth, never to be forgotten by billions world wide. SHE HAS MADE A POSITIVE REAL DIFFERENCE!!! She is famous WORLD WIDE! How many of you with negative comments can say this about YOUR LIVES, huh?
She will go down in history books as a FABULOUS REAL WOMAN.

ladee | May 3, 2008 10:58 AM

....and the good news is when we are 80 something we will still be having sex! The visual is a little disturbing but if you ask me again when I am in my 70's I might be a little more enthusiastic.

Anonymous | May 3, 2008 10:54 AM

who cares?!

G. Levy | May 3, 2008 10:48 AM

Who the hell cares!! Almost all the ladies I know are married and screwing someone else too! You don't hear anything about them!! It's her business not yours!!!

Hisunny | May 3, 2008 10:47 AM

Hey , Hey whats the big deal .
What nobody knew Barbara Walters was a whore , come on folks. She's capable of anything , what ! just because she has a speech impediment she can't suck on "BIG JOHN". This doesn't shock me at all .

D. Wayne, Florida | May 3, 2008 10:46 AM

I am a Navy retiree, War Vet. I try to never miss a Barbara Walters special. She is VERY intelligent. Best journalist of our times. She has worked hard, earned EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR...on her own, with her guts, wit, charm, fabulous looks...even at 80. I work out at gym daily & see people 85-92 RUNNING hard on treadmills, tan, sharp minded, intelligent, healthy. Age is only a number. I also see 20 yr olds, lazy, stupid, sleep 14 hrs a day, allergic to getting a job! Age teaches wisdoms, experiences. When I read nasty comments, I already know it's the childish words of a teen ager that has a LOT YET to learn in life, knows NOTHING about the real world, has never been in a life threatening war zone, has never traveled the world the way Barbara has in her long career, doing all this long before a LOT OF YOU were born yet. SHOW RESPECT, DECENCY. What is wrong with the under 45 generation these days anyway? Spoiled? Too many video games? I will continue to be a strong supporter/fan of this AMAZING WOMAN. If only women like her ran the White House, we'd be LOTS BETTER OFF THAN WE ARE NOW! It's time for a woman President, all woman cabinet, to get things done, make REAL CHANGES, with logic women have to be the birth makers, nuturers, peace keepers, protectors of earth, life, beauty. My wife is the strongest person I know & every man BACKS DOWN from her, shows her great respect...and she rides Harleys like a pro! I greatly admire women...they are the real heroes of this world. Men really do need to show women respect & stop slamming them, abusing them, beating them up, raping, murdering them. STOP IT RIGHT NOW. No little girl, woman, mother, grandmother should ever be treated like this and neither should a woman like Barbara be condemned or criticized for her open HONESTY. As a Navy man, I KNOW how much men cheat on wives, girlfriends. And how much male politicans since 1700s have always cheated on wives too!
When we hear of cults, polygamists, it is always MEN IN CHARGE of all this, eh? 5 wives, dozen kids, and horrible abuse. People fall in love and often, love has no boundaries anyway. Some marriages are just a piece of paper, the marriage dead anyway, so it is natural for lonely humans to find another...to love, to enjoy if the spouse at home is boring or no love life! I personally divorced 3 such women, married this woman I find a JOY every day. Before pointing fingers, check out your own life, morals, mistakes...1 finger pointed at another...4 fingers point back...at yourself. All of you might do the SAME THING...if your home life was boring or lonely and an amazing person walked into your life and you FELL IN LOVE. Some of you far too judgemental. It is 2008 or did any notice and think it was the 1600s "burning times..witch hunt?" Barbara is a highly respected young at heart WOMAN!!!

Anonymous | May 3, 2008 10:42 AM

to;bb..im with you!!!!!
nobody's perfect in this world! and nobody's saint!

puritzky may 3 2008 | May 3, 2008 10:39 AM

we all love you!!!!!!!!!
keep the good works!!!
you're doing good........

bwawa | May 3, 2008 10:38 AM

i just wan to thank you all for your wonnaful comments. everything with eb was everso charming. much more fun than those stuffy senate bill hearings, presidential black tongue (oops, i mean tie dinners (did i mention our rendevouz in the cloak room?) and mindight soirees over looking the potomac? watergate was nothing compared to our affair. it was only news if we said so. sorry henry. i still luv you much. love and kisses forever. bwawa. p.s. colin, call me for an "quick interview." p.p.s. pope dahling, you left your pontifical slippers, shall i mail them to the vat, as usual.
Remember, children, life begins at 80!

Anonymous | May 3, 2008 10:37 AM

we all love you.barbara!!!!!!!
keep all the good works~

BB King | May 3, 2008 10:35 AM

What the hell sex is sex, if she asked me to do her I wouldnt say no! Besides if she likes it in the back door or she goes for the oral all the more power to her then ! Why is it any different for a woman to have an affair men do it every day you liberal pricks!

young 20 hottie in texas | May 3, 2008 10:35 AM

seriously people? dogging on the Ultimate Barbara? Give it up, she is amazing and has done amazing things. But more importantly, she has the balls to tell truths about life that the rest of the celebs just can't. my hats off to you woman. We are WOMEN and you WILL hear us ROAR.

Gypsy in Florida | May 3, 2008 10:25 AM

I respect Barbara Walters. She is witty, funny, a great interviewer, has had to overcome her speech impediment...not easy...I had a stroke, had to overcome this too and I was only 36 at the time. She is strong, tough, symbolizes beauty...at any age!
Most men of 80 DO NOT look half as good as Barbara. How many men have affairs with married women, while married themselves? So why would it be such a shock for Barbara? It's 2008...still a last century double standard for women? GROW UP AMERICA. Europe is wayyyy ahead of you in open minded thinking. Barbara can work as long as she chooses. Make as much money as she wants...the rest of you losers are just jealous of her. GROW UP. I hope to see this amazing woman around a LONG TIME. Her personal life IS HER BUSINESS, nothing to be ashamed of. And I noticed so far, not much said about the man, MARRIED, cheating on HIS WIFE? Or, is that just...ok in male dominated America? No wonder our country is fast going down the tube, with men in charge!!!
YOU GO BARBARA!!! I adore you!

Trav | May 3, 2008 10:24 AM

Typical American Woman, Applayd her for having an affair. Shes a GREAT Role Model AKA Peice of SHIT!

bb | May 3, 2008 10:18 AM

we are always quick to judge people; like we all are saints.

Spanky | May 3, 2008 10:11 AM

Who the hell is this old fugly bitch? never heard of her.

Anonymous | May 3, 2008 10:02 AM

hey kim. where did you get the idea that she is intelligent?

Anonymous | May 3, 2008 9:56 AM

she is digusting money hungry woman and instead of walking into the sunset at 80 years of age , she is still looking for the that mighty buck. give it up woman .give it up . you will start having problems remembering your lines.are you proud of your flings with a married man or is this just an another money making trick?.

A. Yunis | May 3, 2008 9:55 AM

Mrs. Barba is respectful lady, Will educated, and young all the time. How do you keep fit (sound in body). You look great all the time!!

bac/TX | May 3, 2008 9:50 AM

Work hard is not easy to be in the top this goes to show she is all real. Keep up the good work.

Kim Maroschak | May 3, 2008 9:39 AM

Barbara Changed life for women all over the world. She is a great interviewer and gutsy but most of all, she is the most intelligent jounalist out there today. And she looks wonderful for her age. Don't retire. We need women like you to stand up for ALL women!

Peggy | May 3, 2008 9:37 AM

There's nothing wrong with Barbara, she's just like every womam out there!

Lance Bass | May 3, 2008 9:36 AM

This is the gayest article I've ever read.

jj | May 3, 2008 9:29 AM

You go girl.....

Patricia Pier | May 3, 2008 9:27 AM

The fox news so called comedian is really uninformed in that he thinks women over 70,e.g., Barbara Walters would be something he considers gross. The research points out that most men over 50 are unable to have an erection. Most likely he is experiencing that problem and is resentful that women can enjoy sex forever.

Lee | May 3, 2008 9:13 AM

go Barbra you always looked great , and you know how to dress as the young kid say Cool, keep it up !!!

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